What state should I live in - for instate tuition? Best Chances?

[loren646]

---

Members do not see this ad.

What state is probably the best to do my premed and apply to instate MD schools?

NY? I currently live in Boston but may end up moving to NYC. Doesn't make a difference. Living there for 2 years to get my premed then applying to MD schools.

I currently have a 3.0 GPA.

 

[NotAndrew]

A 3.0 kills you. As far as lowest tuition, Texas.

 

[loren646]

A 3.0 kills you. As far as lowest tuition, Texas.

yes stab me in the eye.

hopefully doing 2 years of premed will help? I'm fairly intelligent just partied way too hard in college.

 

[seelee]

The only way to overcome a 3.0 gpa is to show a definite upward trend. What you have said makes me think you have already graduated. Is that right? If that is the case, then you might want to consider a masters. If you haven't graduated yet, if you can maintain 4.0 gpa for two years then that would demonstrate to adcoms that you can handle the rigor of medschool.

What you have to realize is that there are literally tens of thousands of students applying who didn't "party too hard" in college. You have to find a way to show the adcoms that you are a better prospect than them.

Regarding which state. Texas has eight medical schools and are required by law to reserve 90% of their seats for Texas residents. Tuiton averages about 9-10 grand a year. By far the best value for the money.

 

[drmonti]

Ohio! there are so many med schools to choose from there 🙂

 

[BTC]

then you might want to consider a masters.

This is ABSOLUTELY WRONG. You want to be taking courses that contribute to your UNDERGRAD GPA. A masters does nothing to correct your 3.0 because AMCAS caluculates graduate and undergraduate gpas separately.

I had just under a 3.0 undergrad in a non-science major. Did all of my pre-reqs in one year and then did an additional year of upper divisional science courses (finished with just over a 3.8 in my postbac, 3.25 cumulative). I did well on my MCAT (34) and clearly demonstrated my desire and motivation to become a physician through volunteer work and in my personal statement. How far out of undergrad are you? If you are just graduating, I suggest working for a couple of years. You need to get some time between the old 'hard partying you' and the new 'aspiring doctor you.' Maturity doesn't come over the summer.

You also need to have a story and demonstrated commitment. If you dont have a profound life experience to build off of, you need to be doing unique volunteer work. Then build off that volunteer work. For example, if you go to Africa to help children with AIDS. Don't leave it at that. What did you do about that problem after you got home? What are you going to continue to do? Speak about your commitment with your actions.

I was just accepted last week.

 

[DrJD]

Ohio! there are so many med schools to choose from there 🙂

Ohio or Texas, are definitely the two best choices!!

 

[aebvd97]

Yeah, my understanding is that my state (Ohio) is a relatively easy state to establish residency, and we have a good number of schools.

Public:

OSU
Cincinnati
Wright State
NEOCOM
University of Toledo

Private:

Case Western/Cleveland Clinic

 

[sarahg]

Louisiana's schools seem to have a very high acceptance rate:
http://www.doctorpremed.com/medical-school-acceptance-rates.html

 

[DrJosephKim]

I would suggest Arkansas.

 

[ChubbyChaser]

I recommend you move to Puerto Rico.

 

[202781]

If you can stand to live in Texas move there. Probably the easiest place for IS people. Also low tuition and a good mix of schools requiring very low #'s to get in as well as a couple schools that are at least in the top 20 if not higher (UTSW, Baylor)